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U of A named a top producer of Fulbright US Scholars

Seven U of A faculty were selected from a wide range of fields for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2025-26 cycle, ranking tied for fourth among all U.S. colleges and universities.

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U of A takes leading operations role in NASA mission

The University of Arizona is mission control for the Pandora mission, which will help scientists study exoplanets and their stars.

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More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce

The University of Arizona formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan to redefine workforce development in a high-tech, globally interconnected economy.

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New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters

A new study provides vital insights into the factors that influence PFAS body burdens in firefighters. Understanding the predictors of PFAS accumulation is a critical step toward protecting their long-term health.

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Vocal changes in birds may predict age-related disorders in people, study finds

March 12, 2025

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NASA's SPHEREx mission will use software from the Arizona Cosmology Lab to answer questions about the first moments after the Big Bang

March 12, 2025

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History Professor Challenges Stigmatization of Women’s ‘Immoral’ Labor

March 10, 2025

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With $2M in grants, U of A engineers push toward a quantum computing future

March 10, 2025

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James Webb Space Telescope reveals unexpected complex chemistry in primordial galaxy

March 10, 2025

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Raytheon's $2M gift commitment fuels student leadership in engineering

March 6, 2025

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The yucca and the moth: How extreme weather impacts the timing of biological events

March 4, 2025

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Santa Cruz River moves closer to national designation with guidance from U of A experts

March 4, 2025

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U of A ranks among world's best in physical sciences

March 3, 2025

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How next-gen telescopes could discover extraterrestrial oxygen

Feb. 27, 2025

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Sharper image: U of A-built instrument reveals pictures of 'baby planets'

Feb. 26, 2025

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James Webb Telescope reveals planet-forming disks can last longer than previously thought

Feb. 26, 2025

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College of Science Lecture Series to explore the science of communication

Feb. 25, 2025

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Gallery: Fusion lecture provides energizing start to new series

Feb. 19, 2025

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As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates

Feb. 19, 2025

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The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased

Feb. 17, 2025

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U of A professors develop astronomy materials to aid visually impaired students

Feb. 14, 2025

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NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s Defense

Feb. 14, 2025

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U of A astronomer Erika Hamden named to Arizona Space Commission

Feb. 14, 2025

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U of A student-faculty engagement recognized in national survey

Feb. 13, 2025

The Transformation of Gig Labor in Mexico City

Feb. 11, 2025

U of A earns prestigious award for global learning initiatives

Feb. 11, 2025

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University of Arizona researchers ranked among most cited in the world

Feb. 11, 2025

From service to school: How the U of A supports military-connected students

Feb. 10, 2025